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Calgary Police Mobilize Extra Patrols Ahead of Hells Angels, Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Weekend

Officials said no elevated threat is expected despite the influx of motorcycle club members.

Former Calgary Hells Angels president Kenneth Szczerba walks away from the Court of Queens Bench with some supporters during a break in proceedings prior to sentencing on Friday.
Bikers arrive at the Hells Angels clubhouse in southeast Calgary on July 22, 2017.
Bikers arrive at the Hells Angels clubhouse in S.E. Calgary for a large party on Saturday July 22, 2017.
A Hells Angels member rides along 84 Street SE south of 17 Avenue towards the Hells Angels' clubhouse on July 21, 2017 in Calgary, Alta. Hells Angels are expected to be back in the city this weekend.

Overview

  • CPS issued a public advisory that Hells Angels and Outlaw motorcycle gang members are expected to arrive in Calgary on Friday, July 18.
  • The service has deployed additional officers citywide to ensure club members comply with the Traffic Safety Act and other regulations.
  • Police cited past incident-free events nationwide as justification for their assessment that no elevated safety threat is anticipated.
  • Residents are encouraged to report suspicious behavior via 9-1-1, the non-emergency police line or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
  • Calgary’s Hells Angels chapter, active since 1997, has hosted major gatherings before without major incidents, including a 20th anniversary event in 2017.